Home Health Speech Language Pathologist-PRN
About The Position
CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide personalized rehabilitation and functional improvement services to patients in their homes or facilities. Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the therapist helps patients regain strength, mobility, independence, and the ability to perform everyday activities. The role involves evaluating and treating speech, voice, language, hearing, and swallowing disorders; contributing to treatment and care plans; coordinating care and discharge planning; educating patients, families, and healthcare staff; and maintaining required clinical documentation. The position is patient-facing and includes requirements under Humana’s TB screening and driver safety programs. Home Health experience is preferred.
Requirements
- Meet the education and experience requirements for ASHA Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology.
- At least six months of experience as a speech therapist or speech-language pathologist.
- Current and unrestricted license.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
- Maintain personal vehicle liability insurance in accordance with the applicable state minimum limits or the stated coverage limits, whichever is higher.
- Complete TB screening if selected for the patient-facing role.
Nice To Haves
- Home Health experience.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, direct, and provide speech/language pathology services to patients in their homes or facilities.
- Participate in the development and periodic review of the Plan of Treatment and Plan of Care.
- Assess and treat disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing, and swallowing to prevent, identify, evaluate, and minimize their effects.
- Administer and interpret diagnostic tests and therapeutic treatments, including audiologic screening.
- Observe, record, and report changes in patients’ conditions and responses to treatment to a supervisor and/or physician.
- Instruct and train patients in the use of alternative communication systems when appropriate.
- Provide counseling and instruction to patients, families, and healthcare staff.
- Maintain and submit documentation required by the company and/or facility.
- Prepare written reports of evaluations, visits, summaries, care plans, care coordination activities, and progress as required by company policy.
- Participate in care coordination activities and discharge planning.
- Protect confidential information and share it only when the recipient’s right to access is established and sharing is in the patient’s best interests.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Employee assistance program.
- Business travel and accident benefits.
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